14. Promotes Heart Health:

Cardamom is wonderful in protecting the health of your heart by reducing the cholesterol levels. It has certain micronutrients that counteract the increase of lipids in the body. The hepatic and cardiac antioxidants present in cardamom significantly help in controlling cholesterol and preventing any coronary heart diseases like high blood pressure and atherosclerosis.

It also helps in the prevention of blood clots and maintains the fluidity of blood. Make a concoction of two teaspoon cardamom powder in a decoction made of cumin seeds. It should be taken three times daily to reduce bad cholesterol levels. It acts as a natural preventive measure for heart-related problems.

15. Cures Asthma:

As mentioned above, cardamom helps in proper blood flow, thus making breathing easier. It fights inflammation and soothes mucous membranes. Cardamom is warm in nature and it helps in melting the phlegm in the chest and relieves chest congestion. Thus for people suffering from asthma or bronchitis, a regular intake of cardamom in small proportions is highly beneficial. It also fights the symptoms like wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath and tightness in the chest.

16. Antibacterial Properties:

The healing powers of cardamom seeds are known from time immemorial. Cardamom seeds have antibacterial properties that will keep the skin away from any forms of infections and bacterial problems. Along with killing bacteria, Cardamom can also prevent future attacks by strengthening the immune system.

17. Improves Appetite:

If you are suffering from appetite loss due to pregnancy or other health issues, Cardamom can help you regain it naturally. Powder some cardamom seeds and add it to the curries or else chew on some of the cardamom seeds each day if you are experiencing a loss in the appetite. It aids in better digestion of food along with improving your metabolism. Faster digestion paves the way to better intake!